DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN MILWAUKEE, WI

Wisconsin's largest city sits on Lake Michigan's western shore, where the Great Lakes moderate extreme temperatures but create heavy lake-effect snow in winter. The metropolitan area's 1.5 million residents experience true continental climate: summer highs reach the 80s while January temperatures often stay below freezing for weeks. Milwaukee's German heritage remains visible in neighborhood names and architecture, though the city has diversified significantly since its brewing industry heyday. The Menomonee River valley cuts through downtown, while rolling terrain from glacial activity defines surrounding suburbs. Spring and fall bring rapid weather changes.